1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 414 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Zagato | Centurion |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |